Historic Site Preservation Board | July 21, 2026

The City of Palm Springs Historic Site Preservation Board held a special meeting on July 21, 2026, primarily to consider a request by the city to demolish the existing office building at the Swim Center located at 405 South Pavilion Way, a Class 4 historic site. Staff presented the background and analysis, concluding that the building did not meet the criteria for elevation to a higher historic designation due to significant alterations and lack of exceptional historical or architectural significance. After discussion, the Board voted to take no action to elevate the site's historic status, thereby allowing the city to proceed with demolition and subsequent redevelopment plans under standard building permit procedures. No new procurement contracts or budget allocations were discussed during the meeting.